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Encyclopedia > Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes

Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes is a "Jizz Band" from the fictional Star Wars universe. They were seen playing in the Mos Eisley Cantina on the planet Tatooine in A New Hope. The band is made up of seven members which are all of the species called Bith from the planet Clak'dor VII. The leader of the band is Figrin D'an, an expert gambler who takes care of himself by paying off debts with performances and tries to keep the members of his band out of trouble also. He especially loves the game of Sabacc and Glitterstim Spice. The cover of the 2004 DVD widescreen release of the modified original Star Wars Trilogy. ... The Mos Eisley Cantina, officially named The Emerald Cafe, is a fictional bar of the Star Wars universe located in the “pirate city” of Mos Eisley on the planet Tatooine. ... In George Lucass Star Wars saga, Tatooine is the home planet of the Skywalker family and the setting for much of the action in the sagas films (as well as several of the novels and other pieces of written fiction). ... This movie poster for Star Wars depicts many of the films important elements, such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, X-Wing and Y-Wing fighters Star Wars, retitled Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope in 1981 (see note at Title,) is the original (and in chronological... This is a list of species and races from the fictional universe of Star Wars. ... The following are fictional planets set in the Star Wars universe. ... Sabacc is a card game of luck and skill popular throughout the galaxy in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... In the fictional Star Wars universe, spice usually refers to an illegal narcotic or a controlled substance. ...


The band was popular across the galaxy during the Clone Wars, touring the frontlines and entertaining Republican soldiers. By the time Luke Skywalker reached adulthood, however, they were reduced to playing in seedy cantinas for a living. The initial battle of the Clone Wars: The Battle of Geonosis In the fictional Star Wars saga, the Clone Wars, (also known as the Clone War) were a series of intragalactic battles in the Star Wars galaxy that took place from 22 BBY to 19 BBY. The Clone Wars were...


Only six of the members were playing when Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi walked into the Cantina. Lirin Car'n sat out during the performance, because he was not needed. Figrin D'an's cousin, Barquin D'an, was seen playing at Jabba the Hutt's palace for the Max Rebo Band in Return of the Jedi. Luke Skywalker (b. ... Obi-Wan Ben Kenobi (57 – 0 BBY) is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ... Jabba the Hutt is a fictional character in the science fiction saga Star Wars. ... The Max Rebo Band was a pop music band in the Star Wars universe. ... Movie poster Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, is a science fiction film that debuted in 1983, and re-released with changes in 1997 and 2004. ...

Members Instrument
Figrin D'an Kloo Horn
Nalan Cheel Bandfill
Tedn Dahai Fanar
Doikk Na'ts Doremian Beshniquel (or Fizz)
Ickabel G'ont Fanfar
Tech Mo'r Ommni Box
Lirin Car'n Kloo Horn (Backup)

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Star Wars: We Don't Do Weddings: The Band's Tale (539 words)
Figrin Da'n and the Modal Nodes, bopping Bithians, members in good standing of the Intergalactic Federation of Musicians, were under exclusive contract to Jabba's Palace.
But Lady Valerian had imported herself a Whipid mate from her homeworld and was dead set on getting hitched in high style.
And what with Figrin Da'n's gambling debts, three thousand credits could set him up just fine.
Barquin Dan (148 words)
D'an, along with Doda Bodonawieedo and Droopy McCool, was a skilled wind instrument player.
Barquin is the estranged older brother of Figrin D'an, frontman of the Modal Nodes.
By the time he got to the desert world, Figrin and the Modal Nodes were long gone.
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